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by anthony23
22 Jan 2014, 12:27
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 C70 misfire
Replies: 3
Views: 587

Re: 1998 c(cr**)70 from hell unsolvable misfire

OK, I'll be changing plugs, but as far as a compression test goes we had one done by our local euro specialist and he didn't give me exact numbers but did say that all was well and that compression numbers were excellent. Now when you mentioned fuel trim staying up at 5% that makes me wonder because...
by anthony23
22 Jan 2014, 12:04
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: 1998 C70 misfire
Replies: 3
Views: 587

1998 C70 misfire

:x Hello, I'm pretty sure I have bought the C70 from Hell. I am attempting to fix this car so she can shine in her glory, but it's really starting to get hard to keep going. I bought this car last January and sadly have only been really driving it since October. She had 130,000 miles, auto, coupe, 2...
by anthony23
10 Mar 2013, 21:11
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: gauge cluster issues
Replies: 8
Views: 1102

Re: gauge cluster issues

I have both repaired the abs module and replaced it. I also have a problem where the windows don't roll down,
by anthony23
10 Mar 2013, 19:09
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: gauge cluster issues
Replies: 8
Views: 1102

Re: gauge cluster issues

so your saying this could still be the switch causing my grief? i am about to rip the rest of my hair out
by anthony23
09 Mar 2013, 19:52
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: gauge cluster issues
Replies: 8
Views: 1102

Re: guage cluster issues

OK, I forgot to mention the gauges only resume working after the car has sat overnight or thru my shift at work 8-11hours. I have jiggled the key near violently and its had no affect whatsoever.
by anthony23
09 Mar 2013, 18:21
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: gauge cluster issues
Replies: 8
Views: 1102

gauge cluster issues

My fiances 98 c70 2.3 is having a odd issue with the gauges they will work fine for about twenty minutes and then they die, the digital information at the bottom of the cluster and lights will still function but speed, tach, temp, and oil pressure all die this happens both when the abs and traction ...
by anthony23
08 Feb 2013, 10:33
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: massive oil leak on our c70
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: massive oil leak on our c70

I myself replaced the entire pcv system, and thehead has been rebuilt. Those lifters are a pain to disassemble that's for sure. But in the end this car should last just about forever with its new timing belt, rebuilt head and new water pump.
by anthony23
08 Feb 2013, 09:17
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: massive oil leak on our c70
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: massive oil leak on our c70

update* So the head is shot, it was warped like a u. so new head is purchased and being installed and judging onn the appearance of the head bolts its not the first time the head has been off. also not the first time the old headbolts were used!
by anthony23
01 Feb 2013, 18:57
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: massive oil leak on our c70
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: massive oil leak on our c70

Well its the head gasket.. but it is being repaired for quite a steal I may add. Hopefully all will be well after this
by anthony23
28 Jan 2013, 10:43
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: massive oil leak on our c70
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: massive oil leak on our c70

Can't check the pressure right now because now the car won't even start. Hoping it's just the battery.